Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program / Fieldwork Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: McHenry County College
Location: Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Description:
Salary: $52,165.45 - $143,976.34 Annually
Location : Crystal Lake, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202500036
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Math, Science, and Health Services
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FAC
Target Hire Rate: $52165.45 - $143976.34
Pay Grade: FAC
Workweek
Faculty | Full-time, tenure track position | 9 months
Position Summary
McHenry County College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faulty instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and act as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. In addition to classroom/laboratory instruction, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (FWC) develops, coordinates, and monitors programming related to student field work experiences.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Including but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at
McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time Faculty including coverage in medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive a competitive bank of sick and personal leave time along with an optional Faculty Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College will also waive tuition and fees for any full time Faculty who take credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved professional development activities upon successful completion of such course.
Location : Crystal Lake, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202500036
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Math, Science, and Health Services
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FAC
Target Hire Rate: $52165.45 - $143976.34
Pay Grade: FAC
Workweek
Faculty | Full-time, tenure track position | 9 months
Position Summary
McHenry County College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faulty instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and act as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. In addition to classroom/laboratory instruction, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (FWC) develops, coordinates, and monitors programming related to student field work experiences.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Including but are not limited to:
- Teach assigned courses per semester; daytime and/or evening as needed
- Assessment of student learning
- Enhance and diversify fieldwork sites
- Develop curriculum to enhance programming of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
- Maintenance of full accreditation status through ACOTE
- General involvement as a faculty member in participatory College governance, advisement and recruitment of students, and college committees
- Be informed of activities at the State level and keep apprised of external agency regulations and changes to regulations that directly impact the program
- Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
- Work with colleagues/partners to facilitate articulation of appropriate courses within those institutions
- Continue professional development in area of expertise and in teaching/learning strategies
- Assist in educating the public about the program through college sponsored activities
- Support and participate in continuous quality improvement
Required Qualifications
- Current licensure in Illinois and certified as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
- Minimum of a baccalaureate degree awarded through an accredited institution by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
- Willingness to use educational technology
- Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at
McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time Faculty including coverage in medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive a competitive bank of sick and personal leave time along with an optional Faculty Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.
The College will also waive tuition and fees for any full time Faculty who take credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved professional development activities upon successful completion of such course.